Nice 6.5×14, and pointy badge, nice drum, looks like they go for anywhere between $900-$1200 Canadian ($530-$710 pounds). I can't see that being a fake

How much are they asking?

Looks legit to me, as much as I can tell from the photos.

1200 CDN was mentioned as a high range estimate. That converts to 883 USD I think. I have not seen many of the 6.5" models sell in this range, Usually much higher....when you can even find one!

Mike

Yes they look to be fairly rare especially the pointy badge, I saw one add asking $3000+ Canadian.

Eye Ball

I'm with K.O. on this, looks legit from the limited photos.

It has the more desirable pointy Blue/Olive badge. I would really check the condition of the drum to help determine the value. It does have a scuff on the badge and I can see that it is exhibiting some of the typical plating issues for BB of this era. Mine has the same problems and is was well taken care of when I played it and has since been stored for better than 35+ years. I'll attach some images for your reference.

These drums can sell for over $2,000 USD depending on condition and badge.

Thanks for the help all. That’s really helped to reassure me. Good that you all have a very similar view. So I agreed a price and the drum is in its way. I will give an update, more photos and price paid when I receive the drum.

I agree with the rest, that drum will sound killer.

I have a 1977 5" version in decent shape and it was used daily.

I bought it new in 77'.

The one you show looks like the throw is bent but should be able to straighten out or replace.

Mine was used so much that the top hoop cracked on me so I replaced it with a diecast ludwig hoop and it's still kicking.

Wayne.

I share the opinion that the black is dark or at least flat. It could just be the pics yet could mean the lacquer is worn. Pressure from the muffler likely indented the shell. Pretty common for brass. The P85 is from a later era. The P32 pressure bar screws are disproportionately aged when compared to the mounting screws. Both are no big deal but I often wonder what else has been changed then. Regardless, you are really just buying the badge and subsequent shell and for that the price seems fair.